continuous improvement manager

Hitachi Energy

<div><p><b>Description</b>
</p><p></p><p><b>The opportunity</b></p><p><br>
You will Implement, deploy and maintain a Continuous Improvement culture within the local OU. Lead and support CI activities. Facilitate to identify, prioritize and support to execute improvement activities [idea, project]. Conduct tier meetings and listening to the &ldquo;voice of customer&rdquo;. Collect, prioritize, monitor progress of improvement initiatives and follow-up on their sustainability. Focus on Customer &amp; Quali-ty by deploying a set of CI competencies, utilizing L6S and CI methodologies. Create transparency in monitoring the application and impact of Quality and CI within the area of responsibility. Responsible for establishing &amp; maintaining the defined Continuous Improvement processes in the operating unit.</p><p></p><p><b>
How you&rsquo;ll make an impact</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>
Facilitates and promotes behavior required to support a Continuous Improvement culture. Influence Operational Unit employees incl. Leadership to ensure the correct thinking and decision making that is required to support the implementation and execution of Continuous Improvement strategic pillars and Improvement projects. Act independently and proactively in the Operating Unit (OU) as an internal advocate for voice of customer related to improvement demands and taking actions. Manage OU CI function, including the roles, capability development, work force management and succession planning.</p></li><li><p>
Drive towards a learning organization by enhancing and leveraging lessons learned and best practices. Coach and guide the Q/CI team and OU employees in applying structured problem-solving methods and tools. Is the owner of problem-solving methodologies, tools and techniques for the OU and act as Subject Matter Expert for HUB/GPG critical or High-Profile cases.</p></li><li><p>
Deploy and implement sustainably the Continuous Improvement strategic pillars. Act as the process owner to adjust and manage Continuous Improvement processes &amp; tools according to local needs, in line with BU and Company regulation &amp; guidelines. Drive proactive systematic continuous improvement actions to improve business processes and procedures in the OU. Support prioritization of improvement ideas and support their delivery. Improvement projects are aiming to improve quality and operational performance of the respective OU.</p></li><li><p>
Working with the HUB/GPG CI Manager, develops, implements, and governs the OU strategy for Lighthouse deployment in line with the BU and HUB/GPG strategy. Governs and supports delivery of the deployment and implementation plan for the OU.</p></li><li><p>
Ensure that HSE impact is a critical element when driving selection of L6S and CI Projects. Support and drive the risk assessment of newly introduced processes to minimize the HSE impact. Promote a HSE culture across the L6S community, act as a role model.</p></li><li><p>
Act as an advocate to the internal and external Customer by ensuring the Voice of Customer is represented in the OU Continuous Improvement deployment and implementation plan. Ensure customer satisfaction by supporting the application of structured problem-solving methodologies to overcome quality and operational deficiencies in a measurable and sustainable manner.</p></li><li><p>
Ensures effective managerial, process, and internal controls are in place to verify that processes continue to meet customer and stakeholder requirements. Establish and maintain measurement capability and performance indicators. Drive process improvements and support them to deliver consistent results, minimizing variation and maximizing efficiencies.</p></li><li><p>
Ensure application of appropriate Lean and Six Sigma problem-solving method-ologies to reduce, eliminate or prevent mistakes. Complete countermeasures and actions when performance deviates from expectations and manage them to the closure. Consolidate savings actual and forecast for the CI projects and benefits of Kaizen events. Coach / Support the Continuous Improvement Specialist in savings calculations. Accountable to track and report financial and non-financial achievement.</p></li><li><p>
Owns the collection and reviewing of improvement ideas managed in RELEX. Owns the creation of IP&rsquo;s addressing chronic failures, support their prioritization and delivery. Ensure that CI projects are executed according to the existing instructions and best practices. Monitor project execution, act, and escalate to prevent projects or activities are delayed.</p></li><li><p>
Owns and governs the process of sharing lessons learned within the OU, emphasizing technical and underlying human factors aiming at preventing re-occurrence.</p></li><li><p>
Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</p></li><li><p>
Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Your background</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>
&#65279;&#65279;A bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering Degree.</p></li><li><p>
&#65279;&#65279;10+ years of experience with strong technical GIS background.</p></li><li><p>
Previous Local Leadership Experience &amp; Cross Functional Knowledge.</p></li><li><p>
&#65279;&#65279;Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office</p></li><li><p>
Good knowledge of SAP.</p></li><li><p>
Proven experience with Systematic Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Change Management, Influencing, and Voice of Customer</p></li><li><p>
&#65279;&#65279;Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English language is required. Arabic is plus.</p></li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
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Continuous Improvement Manager

Proterial

<div><p><b>Location:
</b></p>Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia
<p></p><p><b>Job ID:
</b></p>R0109816
<p></p><p><b>Date Posted:
</b></p>2025-11-09
<p></p><p><b>Company Name:
</b></p>HITACHI ENERGY LTD
<p></p><p><b>Profession (Job Category):
</b></p>Engineering &amp; Science
<p></p><p><b>Job Schedule:
</b></p>Full time
<p></p><p><b>Remote:
</b></p>No
<p></p><p><b>Job Description:
</b></p><p></p><p><b>The opportunity<br>
</b></p><p><br>
You will Implement, deploy and maintain a Continuous Improvement culture within the local OU. Lead and support CI activities. Facilitate to identify, prioritize and support to execute improvement activities [idea, project]. Conduct tier meetings and listening to the &ldquo;voice of customer&rdquo;. Collect, prioritize, monitor progress of improvement initiatives and follow-up on their sustainability. Focus on Customer &amp; Quali-ty by deploying a set of CI competencies, utilizing L6S and CI methodologies. Create transparency in monitoring the application and impact of Quality and CI within the area of responsibility. Responsible for establishing &amp; maintaining the defined Continuous Improvement processes in the operating unit.
</p><p></p><p><b>How you&rsquo;ll make an impact
</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>Facilitates and promotes behavior required to support a Continuous Improvement culture. Influence Operational Unit employees incl. Leadership to ensure the correct thinking and decision making that is required to support the implementation and execution of Continuous Improvement strategic pillars and Improvement projects. Act independently and proactively in the Operating Unit (OU) as an internal advocate for voice of customer related to improvement demands and taking actions. Manage OU CI function, including the roles, capability development, work force management and succession planning.
</p></li><li><p>Drive towards a learning organization by enhancing and leveraging lessons learned and best practices. Coach and guide the Q/CI team and OU employees in applying structured problem-solving methods and tools. Is the owner of problem-solving methodologies, tools and techniques for the OU and act as Subject Matter Expert for HUB/GPG critical or High-Profile cases.
</p></li><li><p>Deploy and implement sustainably the Continuous Improvement strategic pillars. Act as the process owner to adjust and manage Continuous Improvement processes &amp; tools according to local needs, in line with BU and Company regulation &amp; guidelines. Drive proactive systematic continuous improvement actions to improve business processes and procedures in the OU. Support prioritization of improvement ideas and support their delivery. Improvement projects are aiming to improve quality and operational performance of the respective OU.
</p></li><li><p>Working with the HUB/GPG CI Manager, develops, implements, and governs the OU strategy for Lighthouse deployment in line with the BU and HUB/GPG strategy. Governs and supports delivery of the deployment and implementation plan for the OU.
</p></li><li><p>Ensure that HSE impact is a critical element when driving selection of L6S and CI Projects. Support and drive the risk assessment of newly introduced processes to minimize the HSE impact. Promote a HSE culture across the L6S community, act as a role model.
</p></li><li><p>Act as an advocate to the internal and external Customer by ensuring the Voice of Customer is represented in the OU Continuous Improvement deployment and implementation plan. Ensure customer satisfaction by supporting the application of structured problem-solving methodologies to overcome quality and operational deficiencies in a measurable and sustainable manner.
</p></li><li><p>Ensures effective managerial, process, and internal controls are in place to verify that processes continue to meet customer and stakeholder requirements. Establish and maintain measurement capability and performance indicators. Drive process improvements and support them to deliver consistent results, minimizing variation and maximizing efficiencies.
</p></li><li><p>Ensure application of appropriate Lean and Six Sigma problem-solving method-ologies to reduce, eliminate or prevent mistakes. Complete countermeasures and actions when performance deviates from expectations and manage them to the closure. Consolidate savings actual and forecast for the CI projects and benefits of Kaizen events. Coach / Support the Continuous Improvement Specialist in savings calculations. Accountable to track and report financial and non-financial achievement.
</p></li><li><p>Owns the collection and reviewing of improvement ideas managed in RELEX. Owns the creation of IP&rsquo;s addressing chronic failures, support their prioritization and delivery. Ensure that CI projects are executed according to the existing instructions and best practices. Monitor project execution, act, and escalate to prevent projects or activities are delayed.
</p></li><li><p>Owns and governs the process of sharing lessons learned within the OU, emphasizing technical and underlying human factors aiming at preventing re-occurrence.
</p></li><li><p>Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
</p></li><li><p>Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Your background
&#65279;&#65279;</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>A bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering Degree.
&#65279;&#65279;</p></li><li><p>10+ years of experience with strong technical GIS background.
</p></li><li><p>Previous Local Leadership Experience &amp; Cross Functional Knowledge.
&#65279;&#65279;</p></li><li><p>Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
</p></li><li><p>Good knowledge of SAP.
</p></li><li><p>Proven experience with Systematic Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Change Management, Influencing, and Voice of Customer
&#65279;&#65279;</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English language is required. Arabic is plus.
</p></li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a </b><b>general inquiry form </b><b>on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
</b></h2><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</b></h2></div><p></p>

Parsons

<div><p>In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!</p><p></p><p>
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We&rsquo;ve got what you&rsquo;re looking for.</p><p></p><p><b>
Job Description:</b></p><p>
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented<b> Continuous Improvement Manager</b> to join our team! In this role you will focus on providing improvement to processes in various departments as well as recommending on best practices as instructed.</p><p></p><p><b>
What You'll Be Doing:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Develops and maintains Policy, Processes, Procedures and related documents. Reviews Quality Manuals, documents, and implementation procedures to verify compliance with industry codes and standards, regulations and regulatory commitments.</p></li><li><p>
Plans and executes required audit activities (schedules, plans, reports, finding resolutions, etc.).</p></li><li><p>
Performs and adequately documents Internal Audits of assigned office, projects and jobsites, and manages all related follow-up activities. Audits conducted to assure compliance with Parsons standards, contract requirements, and applicable codes, specifications and drawings, including but not limited to: Design, Engineering, Estimating, Procurement, Project Controls, Vendor/Subcontractor Management, Receiving, Handling &amp; Storage, Construction, etc.</p></li><li><p>
Facilitates processes improvement plans utilizing tools and systems to better achieve desired goals including financial and non financial ones.</p></li><li><p>
Manage continuous improvement activities within the project / program including the implementation of Lean Six Sigma model over the currently active procedures.
</p></li><li><p>Provide training to staff, and ensure knowledge transfer to client and others when requested.</p></li><li><p>
Apply Business Process Modeling and Business Process Re-engineering methodologies to cater for the continuous improvement of current and future procedures. Collaborates with management for interface on Quality activities with internal or external organizations (customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and others).</p></li><li><p>
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
What Required Skills You'll Bring:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Certified Quality Manager</p></li><li><p>
Certified Lead Auditor</p></li><li><p>
Bachelor's Degree in field of expertise (or equivalent) and typically 10 + years of related work experience Certified Process Professional</p></li><li><p>
Certified Quality Manager</p></li><li><p>
Certified Lead Auditor</p></li></ul><p></p>
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.<p></p><p>
We truly invest and care about our employee&rsquo;s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest&mdash;APPLY TODAY!</p><p></p><div>
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.</div></div>
<br><div><div><div>COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS</div></div><div><div><div><br>
Financial Wellness</div><div><br>
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.</div></div><div><div>
Work Life Harmony</div><div><br>
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.</div></div><div><div>
Career Development</div><div><br>
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.</div></div><div><div><br>
Veteran Support</div><div><br>
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.</div></div><div><div>
Mind &amp; Body</div><div><br>
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.</div></div><div><div>
Health</div><div><br>
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.</div></div></div></div><p></p>

Henkel

<div>
 <strong>
  About this Position
 </strong>
 Leads the deployment of the Henkel Production System (HPS) at the site level by driving strategy, coaching teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Develops local capabilities, ensures effective implementation of continuous improvement tools and methodologies, and promotes best practice sharing across the continuous improvement network to enhance performance, problem-solving, and long-term site development.
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  What You&acute;ll Do
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  <li>
   Define and lead the continuous improvement strategy and implementation; manage and oversee continuous improvement program deployment.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support and coach local continuous improvement practitioners to ensure effective rollout; engage relevant people and departments to drive full ownership of actions and outcomes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Foster and sustain a culture of continuous improvement (CI) and knowledge sharing across all areas of the site.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop and expand local capabilities in continuous improvement tools and methodologies; promote structured problem-solving; inspire a passion for improvement by providing a clear vision and direction for the site&rsquo;s future development and performance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Network actively within the continuous improvement community to share best practices, promote improved performance and problem-solving, and encourage others to contribute to knowledge exchange.
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  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  What makes you a good fit
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  <li>
   Proven leadership skills, with experience in FMCG environments
  </li>
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   Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
  </li>
  <li>
   7&ndash;10 years of relevant industry experience
  </li>
  <li>
   Proficient in problem-solving techniques and project management
  </li>
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   Solid understanding of digitalization and manufacturing excellence practices
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 <strong>
  Some perks of joining Henkel
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   Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
  </li>
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   Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  </li>
  <li>
   Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  </li>
  <li>
   Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  </li>
  <li>
   Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  </li>
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   Comprehensive Health Insurance for employee + dependents
  </li>
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   Employee Assistance Programme provides a wide range of mental health and wellbeing benefits
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  </li>
 </ul>
 At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
</div>


Graham Packaging Company

<div>Company Statement: Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do&mdash;together&mdash;to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth. Overview:
<div>
Summary
</div><div>Graham Packaging is seeking a dynamic and multidisciplinary Continuous Improvement Manager to optimize plant systems, production line and equipment performance, and product quality. The Continuous Improvement Manager will be skilled in assessing and diagnosing the root causes of problems that lead to defective products, production yield loss and reduced productive uptime. The Continuous Improvement Manager will work with plants to develop and manage A3 projects to systematically address the Pareto of improvement opportunities using Lean tools and the Graham Operational Excellence (OPEX) continuous improvement process. The Continuous Improvement Manager will be knowledgeable in the fundamentals of lean manufacturing including reduction of variability, waste elimination, and theory of constraints to drive continuous improvement. The position, regionally based, has CI responsibility for the Graham network of plants. Each CI has a focus area such as Rapid Change-Over, DOE / FMEA &amp; 8D Complex Problem Solving, Graham Operating System &ndash; CI Element, Yield &amp; Materials Kaizen, and Intelligent Factory.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
</div><div>The Continuous Improvement Manager&rsquo;s responsibilities are to:</div><ul><li>
Use observation, questioning and data measurement to fully understand and categorize yield and uptime issues.</li><li>
Identify and eliminate sources of variation that lead to changes to the Standard Operating Condition (SOC).</li><li>
Facilitate problem solving to root cause elimination and permanent reduction of variance.</li><li>
Analyze lines for constraints and bottlenecks to achieve continuous flow.</li><li>
Advocate for the Voice of the Customer (VOC) via process capability and defect elimination.</li><li>
Assess standard work artifacts and training to identify the origin of production flow issues.</li><li>
Contract or otherwise coordinate third parties to perform equipment or system assessments.</li><li>
Conduct timing and point of loss yield studies to identify the loss Pareto.</li><li>
Perform data analysis and prepare written reports in order make visible the true nature of problems and opportunities.</li><li>
Develop a detailed root cause analysis for each problem, where each root cause is validated through testing, i.e. the condition or defect can be turned on or off.</li><li>
Develop countermeasures that could range from basic problem containment to system repair to equipment replacement.</li><li>
Generate and communicate implementation plans using Gantt charts and work breakdown structures.</li><li>
Coordinate central Operations &amp; Engineering resources or third parties to staff implementation plans as necessary.</li><li>
Formulate strategic improvement hypotheses within the A3 Thinking process.</li><li>
Facilitate Problem Solving by leveraging/modeling the DMAIC process and Kaizen.</li><li>
Lead Daily Management processes to validate that actions lead to desired performance improvements.</li><li>
Support deployment of Lean tools such as 5S, Visual Factory Aids, SMED concepts, VSM, VOC and Poke Yoke to improve plant safety, quality and throughput performance.</li><li>
Proactively seek problems for resolution and quantify the anticipated benefit of solving each particular problem.</li><li>
Follow through to assess and report on achieving desired improvements.</li><li>
Ensure appropriate standard work is developed and in place to minimize problem reoccurrence.</li></ul><div><div>
#LI-TA1</div></div><br>
<p></p>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
</b></div><ul><li>BS degree in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing related</li><li>
Experience in an structured problem solving and continuous improvement mindset workplace</li><li>
At least 7 years of experience working in plant operations in multi-line manufacturing plant</li><li>
Experienced working in the plastics industry</li></ul><div><b>
Core Proficiencies and Skills</b></div><ul><li>
The following skills and proficiencies are essential requirements of the position:</li><li>
Strong understanding of Operational Excellence, Lean principals, statistics and data analysis.</li><li>
Rapid Changeover implementation experience using Lean tools, Standard Work, and Project Management tools</li><li>
Proficient applying DMAIC or PDCA continuous improvement methodologies.</li><li>
Deep knowledge in production line flow, yield and uptime analysis for improvement.</li><li>
Knowledge of line design that optimizes line uptime i.e. throughput, queueing, accumulation and bottleneck analysis.</li><li>
Skilled applying manual line measurements (e.g. Tic Charts) and other data collection methods and measurement methods to understand unit flow and loss characteristics</li><li>
Experienced in optimizing the performance of:</li></ul><div>
 o Factory systems and line process inputs</div><div>
 o Information flow</div><div>
 o Raw materials flow, conveyance, blending, and drying systems</div><div>
 o Blow Molder lines for throughput</div><div>
 o Injection Molding lines for capability</div><div>
 o Quality systems for defect elimination</div><div>
 o EHS systems for a safe working environment</div><div>
 o Operational systems for waste elimination</div><div>
 o People development for engagement and ownership</div><ul><li>
Skilled in facilitation of Problem solving including 8D, FMEA, Kaizen, Lean tools</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>
Strong coaching, mentoring skills</li></ul>
Compensation Statement: The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience. Benefits Statement: Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company&rsquo;s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements. EEO Disclaimer: Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.</div>

Plant Continuous Improvement Manager

Daniels Health

<div><div><b><i>About Daniels Health:</i></b></div><div>
At Daniels Health, our mission is simple but powerful &mdash; to make healthcare safer and more sustainable. As a global leader in reusable healthcare waste management systems, Daniels is redefining how healthcare facilities handle medical waste through innovation, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence.</div><div>
We don&rsquo;t just manage waste &mdash; we protect people, reduce environmental impact, and help our partners achieve safer, cleaner, and more efficient operations. The Continuous Improvement Manager plays a key role in advancing that mission by embedding a culture of efficiency, safety, and performance improvement throughout our operational network.</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Position Overview:</i></b></div><div>
The Continuous Improvement Manager (CIM) will lead strategic and hands-on initiatives that drive efficiency, cost reduction, and process optimization across Daniels Health&rsquo;s U.S. operations &mdash; including plants and transfer stations.</div><div>
Based in Chicago, IL, this role partners closely with regional operations leadership, as well as local and national Maintenance and Engineering teams, to identify and execute practical, sustainable improvements that enhance operational performance.</div><div>
The CIM focuses on the practical application of Lean, continuous improvement, and industrial engineering principles, delivering measurable results in productivity, safety, quality, and cost efficiency while fostering a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and accountability.</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Key Responsibilities</i></b></div><div><b><i>
Continuous Improvement &amp; Operational Excellence:</i></b></div><ul><li>Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across processing plants and transfer stations.</li><li>Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving methodologies to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and drive measurable cost savings.</li><li>Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and labor utilization reviews to identify bottlenecks, process constraints, and opportunities to rebalance work for improved throughput.</li><li>Develop and standardize best practices that improve reliability, reduce variability, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).</li><li>Support and lead site-level and national continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Daniels Health&rsquo;s operational goals.</li></ul><div>
Cost Reduction &amp; Financial Impact</div><ul><li>Partner with regional and site leadership to identify cost-reduction opportunities in labor, materials, logistics, and maintenance.</li><li>Drive initiatives that lower operational expenses through improved process efficiency, waste minimization, and resource optimization.</li><li>Quantify and track the financial impact of all CI projects, providing regular reporting to leadership on savings achieved and ROI.</li><li>Collaborate with finance and operations teams to integrate cost improvement metrics into site KPIs and performance dashboards.</li></ul><div>
Collaboration &amp; Influence</div><ul><li>Work through regional operations leadership to prioritize and execute improvement initiatives that align with regional and national objectives.</li><li>Influence and engage individuals at all organizational levels &mdash; from frontline team members to senior leaders &mdash; to participate in ideation, active problem-solving, prioritization, solution development, testing, and full-scale deployment.</li><li>Serve as a trusted facilitator and coach, guiding teams through structured improvement processes and ensuring strong engagement and ownership of outcomes.</li><li>Communicate progress, learnings, and successes across the organization to build awareness and sustain a continuous improvement mindset.</li></ul><div>
Hands-On Plant Floor Engagement</div><ul><li>Maintain a strong and visible presence on the plant floor, working directly with operations teams to identify and implement process improvements.</li><li>Perform Gemba walks, time and motion studies, and process observations to validate performance data and identify opportunities to improve flow and balance workloads.</li><li>Apply Lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Value Stream Mapping to drive daily improvements and embed continuous improvement behaviors across all levels.</li></ul><div>
Maintenance &amp; Engineering Partnership</div><ul><li>Collaborate with local and national Maintenance and Engineering teams to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and enhance asset utilization.</li><li>Support process design improvements, automation projects, and infrastructure optimization initiatives that reduce costs and increase throughput.</li><li>Contribute to the development of preventative maintenance programs that improve reliability and operational efficiency.</li></ul><div>
Training &amp; Capability Building</div><ul><li>Coach and train site teams on Lean principles, structured problem-solving, and root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., PDCA, DMAIC, DFSS, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).</li><li>Promote a culture of experimentation and validation, encouraging teams to test and analyze improvement hypotheses before full-scale deployment.</li><li>Facilitate hands-on workshops, Kaizen events, and A3 problem-solving sessions to strengthen analytical and practical skills.</li><li>Develop internal CI champions and sustainment mechanisms to ensure long-term success of initiatives.</li><li>Reinforce data-driven decision-making and evidence-based validation as standard practice for solution development and deployment.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Qualifications &amp; Experience</i></b></div><div><b><i>
Required:</i></b></div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in continuous improvement, process engineering, or operational excellence roles in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environments.</li><li>Proven experience applying structured problem-solving approaches such as PDCA, DMAIC, DFSS, or 8D within a manufacturing or distribution setting.</li><li>Demonstrated success in implementing Lean or Six Sigma projects that delivered measurable cost savings.</li><li>Experience conducting time studies, process analysis, and workflow optimization.</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.</li><li>Proven ability to lead change across multi-site or regional operations.</li><li>Comfortable with hands-on work in plant and transfer station environments.</li></ul><div>
Preferred:</div><ul><li>Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.</li><li>Experience in healthcare, environmental services, or other regulated industries.</li><li>Familiarity with ERP systems and analytics tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Tableau).</li><li>Experience collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams on process optimization projects.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Key Attributes for Success:</i></b></div><ul><li>Passionate about Daniels Health&rsquo;s mission of safety, sustainability, and innovation.</li><li>Hands-on, collaborative leader who thrives in plant environments and drives accountability through engagement.</li><li>Skilled influencer who can inspire participation, build trust, and align diverse teams around shared goals.</li><li>Strong foundation in industrial engineering, Lean principles, and structured problem-solving.</li><li>Bias for action &mdash; decisive, execution-focused, and able to move initiatives forward without &ldquo;analysis paralysis.&rdquo;</li><li>Analytical, data-driven problem solver who balances technical rigor with practical implementation.</li><li>Financially astute and focused on delivering measurable results.</li><li>Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Why Join Daniels Health?</i></b></div><ul><li>Purpose-driven impact: Make a tangible difference in healthcare safety and sustainability.</li><li>Growth opportunity: Play a pivotal role in shaping Daniels Health&rsquo;s U.S. operational excellence strategy.</li><li>Collaborative culture: Work with passionate, mission-aligned professionals.</li><li>Visible results: Drive measurable cost savings, efficiency gains, and process improvements that directly impact business performance.</li></ul>
<div><i>&ldquo;The pay range for this position is $101,169 to $125,221 base salary. Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor.
</i></div><div><i>At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees&rsquo; well-being, work-life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.&rdquo;</i></div>
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